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N744 UFJ

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,931 mi
Last recorded115,931 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN744 UFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 115,931 miles

corrosion to body

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 9 Aug 2012 115,102 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 115,086 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

off side rear tyre cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2011 115,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

off side rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2010 114,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

noise from clutch when operated

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2010 114,270 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked

coolant fan seized

noise from clutch when operated

spare flat

Pass 28 Jul 2009 113,038 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside and nearside front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 112,453 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 112,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 110,951 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 110,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 101,764 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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N744 UFJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N744 UFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N744 UFJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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